VOLTA: Science and Culture in the Age of Enlightenment

by Giuliano Pancaldi

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Giuliano Pancaldi sets us within the cosmopolitan cultures of Enlightenment Europe to tell the story of Alessandro Volta--the brilliant man whose name is forever attached to electromotive force. Providing fascinating details, many previously unknown, Pancaldi depicts Volta as an inventor who used his international network of acquaintances to further his quest to harness the power of electricity. This is the story of a man who sought recognition...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691122261

ISBN13:9780691122267

Release Date:May 2005

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:400 Pages

Weight:1.32 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History History & Philosophy Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Professionals & Academics Science Science & Math Science & Scientists

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